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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.38, 24,311.61 and 13,757.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.38, 24,311.61 and 13,757.10 is: 20,639.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.38 : 24,311.61 = 13,757.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.38/24,311.61 = 13,757.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.38x = 24,311.61 × 13,757.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.38x = 334,457,249.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,457,249.93/16,204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,639.93

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